Singlehanders

APPROPIATE

1982 / 49min.

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Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Follow two Canadians, Bob Lush and Mike Birch, aboard their yachts during the 1980 Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race. More than a record of this prestigious international sailing event, the resulting film is the starting point for an epic of challenge and determination.

Directors

Actors

Cyril Byrne

Bob Lush

Mike Birch

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